Latin: On the fourth day after. Appearance day, In the former English practice, the defendant being allowed four days, inclusive, from the return of the writ, to make his appearance. … [Read more...]
QUARE CLAUSUM FREGIT
Latin: Wherefore he broke the close. That species of the action of trespass which has for its object the recovery of damages for an unlawful entry upon another's land is termed "trespass quare clausum fregit;" "breaking a close" being the technical expression for an unlawful entry upon land. The language of the declaration in this form of action is ''that the defendant with … [Read more...]
QUARTER COUSIN
See COUSIN. … [Read more...]
QUARE EJECIT INFRA TERMINUM
Wherefore did he eject within the term. The name of a writ which lies for a 1essee, who has been turned out of his farm before the expiration of his term or lease, Against the feoffee of the land, or the lessor who ejects him. This has given way to the action of ejectment. … [Read more...]
QUARTER DAY
One of the four days of the year on which rent payable quarterly becomes due. … [Read more...]